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Potato chips vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato chips and Fettuccine

  • The amount of Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B2 in Potato chips is higher than in Fettuccine.
  • Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin E 58% more than Fettuccine.
  • Potato chips contains 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Fettuccine. While Potato chips contains 0.66mg of Vitamin B6, Fettuccine contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fettuccine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1016.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +658.9%
Contains more IronIron +171.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +560%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1924.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1181.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.9%
Contains more OtherOther +89.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3857.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +993.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2942.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Fettuccine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Fettuccine Opinion
Calories 536kcal 99kcal Potato chips
Protein 7g 6.2g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 2.7g Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 48.1g 12g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 14g Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 6mg Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 28mg Fettuccine
Potassium 1275mg 168mg Potato chips
Iron 1.63mg 0.6mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g 1.3g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 2g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.1mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 25mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 166mg Potato chips
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.45mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.09mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.07mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.8mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.05mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 6µg Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 0.9g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 0.9g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 0.4g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Fettuccine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Potato chips
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.